The Governor of Kogi State Government, Yahaya Bello has ordered the arrest and punishment of people and companies on who refused to accept the old naira notes.
freshvoicenewsmedia.com.ng reports that the apex court decided last week that both the old and new naira notes are still valid until December 31, 2023.
Governor Yahaya Bello explained, through his aide Hon. Fanwo, he said His Excellency has ordered to join other states to pursue the case to ease the hardship occasioned by the unavailability of cash.
He said it was unacceptable that some persons and businesses continue to reject the old notes, even after the court validated their use.
“Rejecting the old naira notes is a clear disobedience of the Supreme Court ruling,” the commissioner stressed.
“Anyone who rejects the old naira notes should be reported to security and government authorities for immediate action. Also, banks that refuse to accept old naira deposits shall be sealed.”
Fanwo warned that the government will not accommodate financial institutions “that willfully disobey court orders, moreso, the orders of the highest court in Nigeria”.
“Since the banks are issuing the old naira notes, they are bound to also receive it. We cannot continue to kill our economy after the Supreme Court has granted us freedom.”
The statement announced the establishment of a high-powered committee to ensure full adherence and compliance to the verdict.
